If you use a firm applicator, like a foam make-up artists brush, and gently apply the finish in several light coats it will build up to a uniform appearance.(There is usually quite a build up of dirt in the bevel grooves around the handle to remove.) I haven't had the luxury of a NOS handle to check for gloss vs. flat.
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Here are the marks typically found on the originals:
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Don't you just love it when the secondaries open up and the GT6 becomes a speck in the rear view mirror:)
I run a spring in mine.
Goodyear claims to produce hoses that have a stiff enough inner fabric layer in the center that they don't require the spring any more. Since Ford used to supply them with the spring and my car is a concours restoration it goes with the territory. Marti sells the original style repro hoses as do most of the aftermarket Mustang suppliers, but you generally have to buy the spring separately.
It's unlikely that a modern hose with the stiffer composition will actually collapse, though theoretically possible.
Jim,
I've recently acquired a couple sets of unrestored early tie-downs like those in this photo and discovered the same conditions you described. I suspect the hold downs were dipped as the finish on the back side of the brackets was quite thin. The washers are definitely lightweight and I would imagine it was the least expensive approach given the "temporary" nature of the brackets.
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Quote from DYNO17I HAVE 2 CORE BUTTON TOP FUEL PUMPS FOR A 65 MUSTANG NUMBER 3911S AND WITH DATE CODES OF 30J4A 14K4A BOTH STILL HAVE ORIGINAL CANNISTERS STILL. BOTH WILL NEED RESTORED I WAS ASKING 250.00 EA
PM sent to you regarding your pumps.
Haven't ever seen one anywhere other than the brace. Big clips on the SJ cars for sure, with the wires on the outside of the brace, not the inside underneath.
Wow! I love the dates in the borders of the images.
I recently moved to BC from California and will be bringing up my 65 SJ FB soon. Perhaps we'll meet at a show.
Having seen a number of folks trying to unsuccessfully ad their cars to the registry could one of the moderators or the administrator provide us with an update on the status of the site?
A snapshot of ownership, adminstration, and technology status would be helpful. There are many of us who contribute who'd like to know.
Thanks.
While we're on the registry topic it would be helpful to know where the site stand in terms of the techonology and administration - perhaps another separate post is in order.
There is insufficient information to cite fine-grained specifics. The registry is a voluntary database, so there are likely to be quite a few cars that are unaccounted for.
If you're going to quote production figures you might be best served keeping it to a higher level. The total 65-67 production and the number of HiPo cars in that production are reasonably known, and quite impressive numbers.
A hipo pump is an expensive item. You can get reliabile fuel delivery to a non-hipo motor through other means at a lower cost.
I really appreciate you putting all the effort into these posts and sharing the information with us. It's great to see the authenticity, and level of detail in replicating the originals.
I have to agree with Gene; putting HiPo badges on a car is a representation that the car is a high performance Mustang. Wheels are another story as different syles were available as options on all of the cars.
This is the second early convertible to be offered for sale at $50K this month, both in comparable condition.....
I have experimented with various high temp clear coatings and found that most of them tend to yellow over time, and they have a hint of gloss to them. The only exception so far that I have found to that rule is the high temp satin "Diamond" clear product sold by Eastwood. When this product is applied in several very thin coats it has worked reasonably well and held up to several seasons of wear and driving to shows without being conspicuous.
The other alternative I've tried is the light application of a coating of WD40 a couple of times a year, and at the end of the season using a 0000 steel wool pad as the applicator. This is a very gentle application using the wool to knock loose any surface contaminents, followed by a wipe down with shop towel that leaves a hint of the oil in place.
It would be hard to imagine a ceramic coating applied with a true satin finish that would not be obvious.
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Waldron's is making them and they are being distributed by NPD and several other vendors now.
There is only one size of H pipe.
Beautiful car Craig!
What's the plan for this car when you're done?
Is it a keeper or will it be for sale?
